Free public admission for individuals and families on Saturday and Sunday. Includes access to the Fair Trade Global Market, community panel, scholarship testimonial, Wall of Love, and silent auction.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
Join us for the 2026 Vamos Impact Community Celebration & Fair Trade Holiday Market at Luther Hall in Excelsior, MN.
Kick off your holiday shopping with purpose while connecting with local neighbors, small business champions, and community advocates. 100% of event proceeds directly fund Vamos Impact’s initiatives:
- De la Idea a la Acción Bilingual Business Coaching: Hands-on technical assistance, business workshops, and digital mentorship for emerging Latino entrepreneurs.
- The Vamos! Scholarship Fund: Direct tuition support and collegiate transition mentorship for ambitious local Latino high school graduates.
Event Highlights
✅Fair Trade Global Market: Discover unique handcrafted gifts, ethical goods, textiles, and holiday finds created by global and local artisans.
✅ Café Station & Lunch Menu: Enjoy hot cocoa, seasonal coffee, warm comfort food, and delicious authentic bites at our charity café.
✅ Community Resource Tables (Saturday, Nov 21): Meet local service providers, civic groups, and community organizations offering valuable regional resources and support.
✅ Speakers & Community Members Panel (Saturday, Nov 21): Join an empowering community dialogue featuring local leaders, grassroots founders, and student scholarship voices.
✅ Vamos! Scholarship recipient testimonial (Saturday, Nov 21): learn the impact we have in the community for the community.
✅ Silent Auction & Raffles: Place your bids on curated gift baskets, artisan crafts, and experiences donated by generous community partners.
✅ Wall of Love: Share your personal messages of hope, kindness, and encouragement on our interactive community wall.
✅ Community Activities: Welcoming, family-friendly spaces and activities for all ages to enjoy together.
Schedule at a Glance
📆 Saturday, November 21 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM):
Full Fair Trade Market shopping
Café, Cocoa Bar & Lunch Menu
Community Partner Resource Tables
Keynote Speakers & Community Panel
Silent auction bidding & Wall of Love
📆 Sunday, November 22 (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
Morning holiday shopping & artisan global market
Ways to Get Involved
☑️ Attend & Invite Friends: Register to receive event updates, and share this page with your friends, family, and local groups. Event is free to attend.
☑️ Host a Community Resource Table ($500): Connect directly with over 500 local attendees on Saturday, Nov 21. Reserve your spot at: https://vamosimpact.org/2026-sponsorship
☑️ Become an Event Sponsor: Support youth scholarships and small business coaching through our tax-deductible sponsorship tiers at https://vamosimpact.org/2026-sponsorship
☑️ Volunteer With Us: Sign up for fun, flexible weekend shifts helping with guest hospitality, the café, and market support: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49ADAE29A4FCC61-65614397-vamos
☑️ Learn more or donate online: https://vamosimpact.org/2026
